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Paris to Tangier on a Moped (1991)

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  • Dates: June-July 1991

  • Objective: Reaching the African continent with a 50cc moped

  • Rider(s): 2 (Frederic Journoud, Christophe Jagoury)

  • Route: Paris (France) - Toulouse - Zaragoza (Spain) - Madrid - Jaen - Granada - Malaga - Algeciras - Ceuta - Tangier (Morocco)

  • Distance: 2,700 km (1,700 miles)

  • Motorcycle: Motobécane "Mobylette" 50cc moped

 

Trip Map

Crossing the border between France and Spain in the middle of the Pyrénnées mountains

The classical Motobécane "Mobylette", model 1978

Christophe "refilling the tank" before heading for a new day of riding

Frederic awakening after a cold night in the field

In the heart of Madrid, Spain

Awaiting for the ferry across the straight of Gibraltar

In the heart of Madrid, Spain

       

  

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